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Monster Storms

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Rain Bands
regions of heavy thunderstorms that spiral outward from the center of the hurricane
Thunderstorm
storm that forms when air rises; can produce strong wind, lightning and thunder, heavy precipitation
Eye
a circular region at the center of the storm
Tornado
violently spinning column of air
Probe
an instrument used to gather data from a tornado
Lightning
rapid movement of electrical charge within a cloud or between a cloud and the ground
Hurricane
a severe storm that forms over warm ocean water of 80 degrees or more
What is the proper sequence for hurricane development?
disturbance - depression - tropical storm - hurricane - landfall
How long do most tornadoes usually last?
a few minutes
What tools do scientists use to study tornadoes?
Internet, Weather Maps, Tornado Spotters
Where does a hurricane get its energy from?
Warm waters
What is a hurricane accompanied by?
Heavy rains and high ocean waves
What conditions are needed for hurricane development?
Ocean temperatures of 80 degrees F or higher, light enough winds that allow clouds to form, and exchange of heat energy between ocean and the atmosphere
Fronts
Air masses that move across land and oceans that bump into each other and don't easily mix
How are tornadoes categorized?
By wind speed and damage
As possible damage to structures gets worse, what do the numbers on the Fujita scale do?
Increase
What kind of damage would a category one hurricane do?
Some
Where are the conditions most favorable for tornado development in the United States?
mid-west
What type of area does a maritime tropical air mass occur in?
Hot and wet
What type of area does a maritime polar air mass occur in?
Cold and wet
What type of area does a continental tropical air mass occur in?
Hot and dry
What type of area does a continental polar air mass occur in?
Cold and dry
storm surge
a dome of water that sweeps across the coast where a hurricane lands
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